The Sleepy Eye School Board approved a new $300 per-pupil tax levy this week. The Minnesota Legislature amended the state’s operating referendum program this year to give all school boards the authority to set the …

The newly-constructed roundabout on Highway 15 on the south end of Hutchinson is scheduled to open to traffic today (SAT), about a week ahead of schedule. Crews will continue to work on the project through …

The City of Gaylord’s annual Eggstravaganza festival is underway, and the theme this year is “Take A Step On The Wild Side.” Today’s (SAT) Eggstravaganza highlights include a 5K run, the Taste of Gaylord, a …

The 146th annual Brown County Free Fair is taking place all weekend at the county fairgrounds in New Ulm. Grandstand events include a demo derby today (SAT). There’s also free entertainment, carnival rides, lots of …

The annual Amateur Talent Show was held at the Brown County Free Fair on Thursday. The winner of the Pre-Teen Division was Grace Pingeon of Springfield, who performed the Carrie Underwood song “Jesus Take The …

A Kasota man was injured early this (FRI) morning after swerving to avoid a deer on Highway 99 in Nicollet County. It happened at around 3:15am at the intersection with 421st Avenue. 32-year-old Cory Mettler …

A Madelia man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly fleeing police and threatening to kill a man. A Madelia police officer was reportedly dealing with several public nuisance violations outside the home of 34-year-old …

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Four members of Twin Valley Council Boy Scout Troop 25. Brian Longtin, age 13; Glenn Howell, age 16; Jeremy Holm, age 16; and Bennett Carlson, age 12, received this months Hometown Hero Award. The youths …